Penrhyn Estuary – Mercury

In September 2003 a Clean Up Notice was served on Orica P/L for what was reportedly the largest chemical spill in Australia. This spill included Orica contaminated groundwater and surface water flowing into the Penrhyn Estuary. In late 2004 a fishing ban was issued by the Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries). Also see Sydney Morning Herald report of 2005 by Gibson and Huxley.